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What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Iowa near-total abortion ban set to take effect next week
Iowa’s law that bans abortion before most women know they are pregnant is set to take effect Monday, after a judge formally dissolved the injunction preventing it from being enforced. The law passed last year and briefly took effect before it was blocked in response to a lawsuit from abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood of…
ILCC Recognized for Support of Military Families
–Iowa Lakes Community College is being recognized as Military Spouse Friendly for its commitment to providing educational opportunities to area veterans and their family members. The “Gold” designation comes from Military Spouse Magazine and covers for the 2024-2025 school year. Tim Ireland serves as the Veteran’s Center Director at Iowa Lakes, and he tells KLGA News that they must submit information on the students they are assisting to receive this award.
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws
A fired University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident is now facing sentencing for violating federal patient privacy laws at two Iowa hospitals. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 34, formerly of Iowa City, was indicted in April on a charge of wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses for personal gain or malicious […]
RAGBRAI riders feel unfazed by hilliest day of week as they enter central Iowa
GREENFIELD — Hills? No problem. Tuesday's jaunt on the third day of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa took riders from Atlantic to Winterset over 82 miles and 4,519 feet of climb. The day was expected to be the hardest of RAGBRAI 51, but riders shrugged off concerns about the hills amid temperate weather early Tuesday morning. ...
A decade of the O'Brien County Fair
PRIMGHAR—The countdown is over. The O’Brien County Fairgrounds opened to the public at 7:30 a.m. today (Saturday, July 20) and will celebrate festivities lasting until awards are announced at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Not only is it time for the highly-anticipated O’Brien County Fair — it happens to be...
Feds Are Still Assessing Damage In Rock Valley A Full Month After Flooding
Rock Valley, Iowa — One month after flooding devasted Rock Valley, the mayor says work is still underway to bring in temporary housing. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says the residents of about 150 households can no longer live in their homes. Van Otterloo says Rock Valley is still waiting...
Settlement reached between WITCC and Brazilian students over J-1 Visa program lawsuit
A settlement has been tentatively reached between a Siouxland college and international students who accused the college of unlawfully using a Visa program to exploit the students for labor.
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